YouTube Raises Premium Subscription Price in Israel by 25% Starting October
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
YouTube is raising its Premium subscription price in Israel by 6 shekels per month, effective October 15, to support service quality and creators. The increase follows a similar U.S. price hike earlier this year. Subscribers retain all benefits and can cancel before the next billing cycle if they choose.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- YouTube raises Premium subscription price in Israel from 23.90 to 29.90 shekels monthly.
- Price increase of about 25% takes effect from October 15 billing cycle.
- YouTube cites maintaining service quality and supporting creators as reasons for hike.
- All existing Premium benefits, including ad-free viewing and offline access, remain unchanged.
- Similar price increase occurred in the U.S. in April, raising individual plan to $15.99.
- Annual cost for Israeli subscribers rises by 72 shekels, from 286.80 to 358.80 shekels.
YouTube is increasing the monthly price of its Premium subscription in Israel from 23.90 to 29.90 shekels, a 25% rise effective from charges starting October 15. The company notified subscribers via email, explaining that the price hike will help maintain high-quality service and continue supporting creators and artists on the platform. Despite the increase, all current Premium benefits will remain, including ad-free videos, offline viewing, background play, and access to YouTube Music without ads.
This price adjustment in Israel follows a similar update in the United States in April, where the individual subscription fee rose from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, along with increases in other plans. For Israeli subscribers maintaining their Premium membership for a full year, the annual cost will rise by 72 shekels, from 286.80 to 358.80 shekels. Users who do not wish to continue after the price increase can cancel their subscription through their account settings before the next billing date.
